Source: ForexYard
Riskier currencies gained against their safe-haven rivals during overnight trading, following a better than expected Australian GDP figure. The EUR/USD reached as high as 1.2515 while the AUD/USD gained almost 100 pips to trade as high as 0.9861. Crude oil also benefited from risk taking in the marketplace and is now trading just below the $85 a barrel level.
Main News for Today
EUR Minimum Bid Rate- 11:45 GMT
• Although most analysts are predicting that the ECB will keep interest rates at their current 1%, some are forecasting that a rate cut could take place today
• If interest rates are cut, the euro, along with other riskier currencies, could see losses during afternoon trading
EUR ECB Press Conference-12:30 GMT
• Investors will be paying close attention to the press conference for clues as to any plans the ECB may have to stimulate growth in the euro-zone
• If no new initiatives are announced, the euro could see some bearish movement later in the day
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